Consider this your spring style starter pack.
The trends you should actually care about, our favourite pieces and a viral hack for honing your personal style.
We’ve had a lift! We’ve had a change!
We’re now bringing you a weekly dose of fashion inspiration and shopping tips, straight to your inbox. Here’s what’s in this edition:
The 5 clever buys that’ll see you through the warm months ahead.
Outfit formulas for looking stylish no matter your life stage.
A fashion expert breaks down the biggest spring trends and how to wear them.
Can three little words help you get dressed in the morning? This viral method says so.
*These* are the trends you’ll be wearing all summer.
Fashion YouTuber Leonie Barlow is like that stylish friend who always knows exactly what’s cool. Known online as The Style Insider, she’s something of a guru when it comes to predicting trends. Here are the big ones Leonie says are worth checking out this season…
Jorts.
“Jorts (AKA jean shorts) are a great way to stay stylish and comfortable while embracing the heat,” Leonie said. “Style them with a belt for a more polished look.”
Oversized tortoiseshell sunglasses.
“Tortoiseshell sunglasses are making a stylish comeback," Leonie said. “They provides a softer, more flattering look compared to classic black sunglasses. They’re a great choice for adding a touch of elegance to your summer outfits while keeping your eyes shielded from the sun."
On Nothing To Wear this week: Are your clothes ageing you?
How many times have you walked past a store, scanned the mannequins and thought, ‘I’m too old for those outfits’? On this week’s episode, Leigh Campbell is joined by stylist Sally Mackinnon to talk about dressing for your age… and why that kind of thinking isn’t serving you anymore.
Plus, she shares her outfit formulas to help you feel stylish no matter your life stage.
Listen to the full episode below, and Follow Nothing To Wear so you never miss an episode.
Leigh and Sally also shared their favourite boujie and budget recommendations. You can shop the full list below.
(Clockwise from top left) Bardot Anna High Waist Pant in Tan, $149.99, Bardot Zeta Denim Midi Skirt, $239.99, Dotti Sarah Soft Cargo Pant, $69.95, Camilla and Marc Nevis Over Shirt, $350, Tibi Thomas Check Dennis Cutout Blazer, $995, Dotti Ana Denim Midi Skirt, $69.95.
Psst: We just discovered fashion’s Rule of Threes, and now we can’t get dressed without it. Take a look below, and follow Nothing To Wear on Instagram for more fashion hacks.
Add to cart: 5 pieces you need for spring.
Burn some sage and make a beeline for your closet because you made it: it's officially spring and you need things that aren’t track pants to wear.
But where to start? You’re hearing talk of capri pants… do you need capri pants?!
Hold on there, cowboy. Rather than diving straight into micro-trends that might not serve us in the long run, we can shop a bit more smartly by focusing on pieces that look right for the moment — but have some actual staying power.
From two-piece lounge sets to flip-flops, we’ve identified five key buys you’ll get lots of mileage out of in the months ahead.
Quick one: Can three words really help you get dressed?
Mamamia Out Loud’s Jessie Stephens recently came across the viral “three word method” coined by New York-based stylist Allison Bornstein.
It works like this: you choose three adjectives — one practical, one aspirational, and one emotional — that you feel sum up your personal style. The words are meant to give you a sort of sartorial compass to get dressed by.
It’s good in theory, but what started as a fun exercise on the podcast quickly turned… existential. After some back and forth, here are the words that hosts Jessie, Mia Freedman and Holly Wainwright landed on.
Jessie Stephens: “Comfort, Effortless, Self-assured.”
Mia Freedman: “Comfortable, Cool, Joy.”
Holly Wainwright: “Easy, Classic, Classy.”
Which words would you choose? Share with us by clicking the comment button below.
Listen to the full episode to find out the words that didn’t make the cut here.
If you buy one thing…
Because sometimes you just want a nice top. Enter the tie-front blouse in light cotton poplin or linen - this style is everywhere right now and it’s the fastest way to switch your wardrobe over to summer mode.
What bra should you wear though, you ask? Good question. Important question. Opt for something lacy that you don’t mind peeking through. This is not the time for your most supportive sports bra.
Head to Pinterest for more styling inspiration.
In case you missed it.
Leigh Campbell shares her edit of timeless spring staples.
All the Hollywood men are wearing teeny tiny shorts, and we have a theory as to why.
A Mamamia writer tried creating new outfits using 9 items in her wardrobe. She never expected the results.